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Robla trustees hear 2025–26 budget overview as district warns of multi‑year deficit
Summary
District staff presented the proposed 2025–26 budget, outlining revenue assumptions, one‑time funds and a multiyear deficit projection; trustees heard questions about enrollment, Proposition 98 and staffing costs and unanimously closed the public hearing.
District finance staff presented the Robla School District’s proposed 2025–26 annual budget during a public hearing, describing revenue assumptions, one‑time funding and a multi‑year deficit projection.
The presentation — delivered by a district staff member responsible for finance — said the district’s general fund revenues rely primarily on state sources tied to average daily attendance (ADA). Staff told the board the budget package assumes a 2.3% cost‑of‑living adjustment (COLA) for 2025–26, projected ADA of about 1,782 and lottery revenue estimated at about $191 per ADA. The presentation identified roughly $40 million in total revenue and said about 77%–85% of expenses are for salaries and benefits.
The nut graf: why this matters
The board’s budget discussion matters because most district spending goes to personnel and the finance presentation said the district is now…
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